eydie57 added an entry about lose weight : it’s been my experience that losing weight requires a certain level of selfishness. first, you have to understand that all selfishness is not bad. however, in the last 20 years, i’ve had a problem thinking solely about myself because that’s when i became a mom. but now that my son is 20, i feel myself getting ready to do what i’ve already done three other times in my life, ie., lose a significant amount of weight. In the 80’s, i was actually a normal weight. it was only because i watched every bite that went into my mouth and exercised for an hour a day. it was hard work for me. i’ve never been one of those people who can just casually diet and lose weight. weight LOVES me. it clings to me and says, “no, don’t make us go!” it hugs my thighs, my behind, my hips. “please, i love you, don’t make us leave!” but i’m 51 and you don’t see a lot of really heavy very old people, so i’m thinking it’s time again. mind you, i’m not ready yet, i just feel myself getting there.